Do you treat the surface or the core?

What is addiction?

Trying to fill a void.

Running from the frightening.

Losing ourselves.

So what causes void?

Absence.

Lack of appreciation....compassion...

love....confidence....fulfillment.

And those things can't come from outside

sources, lest we always be dependent.

We need a source of inspiration--

and unless we transform into that

self-sustaining source, learning to provide

for ourselves, we will always be seeking.

Behind the addiction is the reason for the addiction.

The past brought us to where we are...

but our present self can be whatever we determine.

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Knowing where to look



STRENGTH--

It's within you...

not a room full of strangers,
a book,
or some intangible outside presence..

Tap into it--
Discover it--
Today.

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Simplicity; Get WITH the Program...not in one.

Sometimes it's just a matter of

GROWING UP!

Stop making excuses....

Stop feeling sorry for yourself....

Start taking responsibility...

Start making better choices...

Take back your power....

Stop looking to others to lead you...

Just Do It.

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Reminders: Not Heeding the Warning Signs



Watching a young person remain nonplussed
after suffering the very real ramifications of
active addiction this last week,
I figure this is a good one to share.

It's sad when the person embroiled in
chaos--and even those enabling them--
can't see the very clear signs.

Here's hoping for recognition of reality
sooner rather than later.

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